Sempervivum tectorum 'Sunset'

Hens & Chicks


Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.

  • Bright green leaves with large red tips
  • Foliage turns orange-red in fall
  • Star-shaped, pink flower spikes in summer
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Average Water
Average Water
Dry Soil
Dry Soil



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade Tolerates poor soils, Drought tolerant once established, Good drainage is a must Great for cracks in walls, as a groundcover or in rock gardens Plants form offsets around mother (hen) rosette, offsets will fill in after the hen dies or they can be transplanted to another location


Height: 3-6 in
Spread: 9-12 in
Spacing: 10-15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 2-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Rock Garden
  • Container
  • Drought Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Foliage Color:

  • Red
  • Green

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Dry Soil